a turning point in an illness, life, history

critical situation

the act of going across, especially by sea

pathway to traverse larger path

(in the event of) a serious and dangerous happening or situation needing quick action

crisis, danger

a state of affairs, especially in the phrase: at this juncture = at this time

turning point

a specially prepared way between places for the movement of vehicles and people

path upon which travel occurs

a narrow passage of water connecting two seas; trouble; difficulty

crisis, difficulty